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Experienced Editor/Writer/Proofreader
I am looking for editorial or writing positions in the northern Illinois area, particularly off-site/contract/freelance.
Editor
About Me
Industry: |
Media & Communication |
|---|---|
Occupation: |
Editor |
Ideal Companies: |
Houghton Mifflin, McGraw-Hill, Pearson, Random House, McDougal-Littell, university press |
Education level: |
Master |
Will Relocate: |
No |
Work Experiences
9/2001 - 7/2004
National-Louis University
Individual Contributor
- Courses taught: Content Writing A, Content Writing B, Minority Voices in American Literature, Writing in the Workplace, and The Art of the Film.
9/2000 - 12/2008
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt/Riverside Publishing
Individual Contributor
- Edited a wide range of testing materials in a variety of disciplines for custom-made state products and company-published products. Illustrative examples include reading/language arts materials for Georgia, science materials for Florida; reading, listening, and writing materials for Washington; high school exit exam materials for North Carolina, and social studies materials for Michigan. Edited clinical materials, including the Battelle Developmental Inventory, Woodcock-Johnson III (WJIII), Logramos, and WMLS-R. Played significant role in the editing of soon-to-be-released Woodcock-Johnson IV (WJIV).
11/1999 - 7/2000
Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute
Individual Contributor
- Oversaw publication and editing of all course materials and curriculum for students obtaining certified commercial investment member status. Trained assistant editors and publishing assistants in editing and style guidelines. Created in-house style guide.
11/1996 - 11/1999
TrizecHahn Office Properties
Individual Contributor
- Researched and edited articles for in-house newsletter. Edited and distributed the North American Portfolio quarterly to approximately 1,500 brokers. Edited and proofread speeches for the executive vice president and president.
3/1993 - 11/1996
Arthur Andersen LLP
Entry Level
- Acted as researcher, proofreader, and transcriptionist on Control Self-Assessment: Experience, Current Thinking, and Best Practices, a book published for the Institute of Internal Auditors. Edited and proofread manuscripts, financial statements, and presentations.
Education
2000
Master Degree
DePaul University
- English
1991
Bachelor Degree
Moody Bible Institute
- Urban Ministry/Cultural Studies
